Results 21-40 of 91 for going forward speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domestic Violence (7 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...responding to victims of domestic violence. Due to COVID-19, training is not currently being provided and the HSE are awaiting the outcome of the research below to inform the training programme going forward.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...excess of the original target of 63,000. September's BreastCheck attendance figure of 16,000 is in line with the throughput in September 2019, before the onset of Covid. As outlined earlier, the Government invested a further €10 million in the national screening service this year. This funding will support the development and opening of new BreastCheck units and the recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Bodies (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...have been identified and a proposal for new oversight structures to support the implementation of these priorities is under consideration. This proposal will change the membership of the NOC going forward and broaden and deepen civil society involvement in the strategy. The strategy provides that the final membership of the oversight committee is a matter for me as Minister of State. I...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Sep 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...arriving by ambulance. Also included in this unit are additional facilities for staff such as restrooms, seminar rooms and office spaces. This area will provide much improved staff facilities going forward. In addition, the internal reconfiguration works within the existing emergency department will also take place over the next 12 weeks to provide improved patient space within the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...of protecting everyone, whether they are receiving or providing care, remains. Thankfully, we are making progress and I welcome the efforts made to strike a balance between those important goals. Our maternity services are working hard to ensure as much access can be provided to partners as possible, while keeping everyone safe. The House will agree staff in these services have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Culture Policy (7 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to discuss this matter. I share his optimism and hope that, eventually, the country will open up and we will go back to enjoying all these festivals and theatres over the summer. He is absolutely right that the pandemic has taught us a few lessons, one of which is that the simple things in life are free. We are looking forward to opening up. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...lists, both outpatient and inpatient or day case. An elective hospitals oversight group, chaired by Professor Frank Keane, is following the process outlined in the public spending code in bringing forward this project for the Government's consideration. As required under the code, a strategic assessment report has been completed. This sets out the rationale for investment, the alignment...

Seanad: Access to Contraception: Motion (15 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...thank Senators Pauline O'Reilly, Garvey and Martin, and the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, for tabling this important motion. I thank them for the opportunity to set out the commitment of the Government and my Department to expand access to free contraception to all women aged between 17 and 25 and, indeed, the commitment to promoting women's health more generally through the work of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Mullen for being so diplomatic in his response to my reply. The Government recognises the immense sacrifices that are being made by the country in this difficult time. As I mentioned, there has been significant engagement and solidarity from the Catholic Church and other faith communities at all stages through the pandemic to ensure the protection of individuals and...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...have their limitations. We understand that this is emergency legislation and that it has its limitations. It introduces additional powers for An Garda Síochána under section 31A and is a step forward. I take on board the issues the Senator has raised regarding the occupier. The Senator also feels the Bill is seriously defective and not workable. Senator Conway talked about...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (16 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...Agreement and the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The work that he has done with all the other Members of this Parliament, the Oireachtas and all the stakeholders has been vital. I look forward to meeting people on the ground. The Deputy is right in that there is nothing better than going out and meeting all the various organisations and stakeholders and seeing at first hand what...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (Resumed) (17 Jun 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...measures adopted by the OPW. There have been issues over the years. In 2009 one of the most difficult times I recall as a politician was when we had flooding of the River Shannon. I remember going to businesses and houses and standing up in water. As a politician I felt helpless. At the time no one seemed to be in charge of the River Shannon. It was supposed to be the ESB but most...

Covid-19 (Foreign Affairs and Trade): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to have this opportunity to thank the Tánaiste, his Department and all the various Government elements on the Covid-19 response. I have had many telephone calls from parents, relations and even people in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Well in excess of 6,000 citizens have returned. I have no doubt that many of those 6,000 may not go back to where they came from....

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (27 May 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister for visiting Sligo University Hospital over a year ago. I look forward to going down with him next time, when we will go in the front door rather than through the emergency department.

Covid-19 (Employment Affairs and Social Protection): Statements (20 May 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...this issue over recent weeks. On the pandemic unemployment payment, for how long will it remain in place such that people can plan for the future and what is the estimated cost of this scheme going forward? I again pay tribute to the staff of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, in particular in its offices in my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim, north Roscommon...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Erosion (13 May 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...and Reform the role the OPW plays in ensuring specific village infrastructure such as sewage infrastructure that is under threat from the damaging effects of coastal erosion is protected going forward; the way in which local communities can highlight such problems and concerns to the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3938/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (7 May 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...my condolences to the families and friends of those who have been lost to this awful disease over the past few months. My mother is 92 and is in a local nursing home. She happened to be in Sligo University Hospital. As someone who have benefited from the system, I pay tribute to all of the front-line staff and all of the stakeholders for their work and perseverance in a very...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: ...in politics or life. The United Kingdom election took place and I send my congratulations to Mr. Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party. It was an election that finally put to bed exactly where we are going with Brexit, although we will see what happens in the next few weeks. The Labour Party in the United Kingdom must think seriously about where it is going. One would think that in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: ...less than €5,000. However, there is an issue - I understand where the Minister is coming from - given the number of big operators who claim they are giving money to charity yet not much money is going to charity. I am delighted the Bill is being revised and I look forward to discussing it when it comes to the Seanad for consideration.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: ...Whelan family. I met Noel Whelan on numerous occasions. He certainly had his finger on the political pulse. He was very astute and was a great commentator. At election time, we really looked forward to his interpretation of what exactly was going to happen. We give our sympathies to his family and also to the family of Brendan Grace. Senator Leyden outlined negotiations in terms of...